| "Go, Boy Go" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Carl Smith | |
| Released | 1954 |
| Genre | Country |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) | Floyd Wilson |
"Go, Boy Go" is a song written by Floyd Wilson, performed by Carl Smith, and released on the Columbia label (catalog no. 21226). In August 1954, it peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard country and western chart. [1] It was also ranked No. 29 on Billboard's 1954 year-end country and western retail chart. [2]
"This Ole House" is an American popular song written by Stuart Hamblen, and published in 1954. Rosemary Clooney's version reached the top of the popular music charts in both the US and the UK in 1954. The song again topped the UK chart in 1981 in a recording by Shakin' Stevens.
"Mr. Sandman" is a popular song written by Pat Ballard which was published in 1954 and first recorded in May of that year by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra and later that same year by The Chordettes and The Four Aces. The song's lyrics convey a request to "Mr. Sandman" to "bring me a dream" – the traditional association with the folkloric figure, the sandman. The pronoun used to refer to the desired dream is often changed depending on the sex of the singer or group performing the song, as the original sheet music publication, which includes male and female versions of the lyrics, intended. Emmylou Harris' recording of the song was a hit in multiple countries in 1981.
"Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite" is a popular song that was a hit during the mid-1950s. It was written by Calvin Carter and James "Pookie" Hudson in 1951, and was first recorded by The Spaniels in 1953. It has also been released by some artists as "Goodnight, Well It's Time to Go".
"Let Me Go, Lover!", a popular song, was written by Jenny Lou Carson and Al Hill, a pseudonym used by Fred Wise, Kathleen Twomey, and Ben Weisman. It is based on an earlier song called "Let Me Go, Devil", about alcoholism.
"Oh Baby Mine " is a popular song. It was written by Pat Ballard and was published in 1953.
"Just a Little Lovin' " is a 1948 song written by Eddy Arnold and Zeke Clements. Eddy Arnold's recording of the song was his fifth number one in a row on the Folk Records chart, spending four non consecutive weeks on the Best Seller chart with a peak position of No. 13.
"Hurt" is a 1954 song by Jimmie Crane and Al Jacobs. "Hurt" was originally performed by Roy Hamilton, whose version peaked at number eight on the R&B Best Seller chart and spent a total of seven weeks on the chart. A version by Ricky Denell also received considerable radio airplay in 1954 on pop radio stations. The song is considered to be the signature hit of Timi Yuro, whose version went to number four on the Billboard pop chart in 1961. Juice Newton's 1985 version scored number one on Billboard's Country chart.
"I Love You Because" is a song written and recorded by country music singer and songwriter Leon Payne in 1949. The song has been covered by several artists throughout the years, including hit cover versions by Al Martino in 1963 and Jim Reeves in 1964.
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"One by One" is a song by Kitty Wells and Red Foley that was released in 1954 on the Decca label. It was written by Johnny Wright, Jack Anglin, and Jim Anglin. In May 1954, it peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard country and western chart. It was also ranked as the No. 2 record on the Billboard 1954 year-end country and western retail and juke box charts.
"You Better Not Do That" is a song written and sung by Tommy Collins. It was released in 1954 on the Capitol label. In February 1954, it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard country and western chart. It was also ranked as the No. 7 record on the Billboard 1954 year-end country and western retail and juke box charts.
"This Is the Thanks I Get " is a song by Eddy Arnold. It was released in 1954 on the RCA Victor label. It was written by Tommy Dilbeck. In August 1954, it peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard country and western chart. It was also ranked as the No. 12 record on Billboard's 1954 year-end country and western retail chart.
"Looking Back to See" is a song written and originally performed by Jim Ed Brown and Maxine Brown of The Browns. In June 1954, the Browns' version of the song reached No. 8 on the Billboard country and western chart.
"Back Up Buddy" is a song written by Boudleaux Bryant, sung by Carl Smith, and released on the Columbia label. In May 1954, it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard country and western chart. It was also ranked No. 17 on Billboard's 1954 year-end country and western retail chart.